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W38 MFP

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,648 mi
Last recorded213,648 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 MFP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 213,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 206,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 193,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 184,256 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded

o/s door mirror deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2018 184,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

o/s door mirror deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 175,671 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 175,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

n/s/f position light bulb flickering

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 163,794 miles

movement in o/s/r upper suspension arm balljoint

o/s/f position bulb has intermittent flicker

Pass 14 Apr 2015 152,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre valve`s too long

Fail 13 Apr 2015 152,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre valve`s too long

Pass 14 Apr 2014 141,302 miles

n/s/r rear tyre tread worn low inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 141,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r rear tyre tread worn low inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 130,528 miles

corrosion in both rear outer seals

exhaust mounting corrded

slight play in o/s inner steering knuckle

Fail 2 Apr 2013 130,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

corrosion in both rear outer seals

exhaust mounting corrded

slight play in o/s inner steering knuckle

Pass 15 Mar 2012 122,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 115,802 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 115,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 105,604 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear subframe bushes have slight play in them

Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,144 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 May 2007 79,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 70,539 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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W38 MFP is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W38 MFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W38 MFP registered?

W38 MFP is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W38 MFP safe to buy?

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